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How Preston organisations are being asked to help reduce male suicides

Man looking sad Pic: engin akyurt from Pixabay Businesses and organisations across Preston are being asked to look out for their male staff and clients in order to reduce suicides. Suicide rates in Lancashire and South Cumbria are […]

4 years ago
Proud Preston: How our city has championed mental health support in 2019

Laura with two Mental Health Mates Christmas and the end of the year is always a time to reflect. We’re no different here at Blog Preston. The news we’ve covered in 2019 has included every genre […]

4 years ago
Longridge woman launches new branch of friend’s online mental health support group

Rachel and Adam A woman from Longridge has launched an online peer support group to help people facing mental health challenges. Rachel Phoenix started the Preston branch of Blackburn-based group Rise and Shine […]

4 years ago
New peer support group launching for Preston 18-30s facing depression

PeerTalk leaflets A new peer support group for young adults facing depression, anxiety or similar distress is launching in Preston. The group, which is aimed at adults aged around 18 to 30, […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How this new group is telling Preston’s men it’s okay not to be okay

Man looking sad Pic: engin akyurt from Pixabay A newly-formed group is offering one-to-one and group sessions to help Preston’s men manage their mental health. Menhear was formed in April 2019 by William Killeen. The non-profit organisation’s mission […]

5 years ago
How this group covered 360 miles around Preston Docks for mental health awareness

Mental Health Marathon participants Pic: Tracy Jackson A charity event for mental health has seen participants cover 360 miles-worth of laps around Preston Docks and raise hundreds of pounds for charity. The Mental Health Marathon was planned […]

5 years ago
Silence to be held to remember those lost to suicide

Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall A series of 40 second silences will be held on the Flag Market on Tuesday to remember the lives of people who have died through suicide. In 2016 Preston was […]

5 years ago
Be a ‘mental health mate’ and join these monthly walks in Preston

Laura with two Mental Health Mates Monthly Mental Health Mates walks are taking place in Preston. Mental Health Mates is a national network of peer support groups, run by people with mental health issues, who meet […]

5 years ago
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